Wrabness could become home to new eco friendly 'green alternative to cremation'

Tendring Council have given full permission for a new eco-friendly crematorium in Wrabness. It will be situated at Oakfield burial ground in Ash Street - and will sit to the south of the already-approved chapel of rest building and ceremony hall.

Although not as well known, green crematoriums are a growing-in-popularity alternative. John Acton (below) submitted the application for the new green crematorium to Tendring Council, three decades after receiving permission for an alternative green burial ground at Oakfield Wood, which has received an overwhelming response. He said: “The world has got to stop using fossil fuels and releasing such harmful gases into our air". The alternative will mean zero emissions and will offer people a more natural alternative. Read More

Going back to Nature...

More and more people are choosing to go back to nature at the end of their lives. Becoming part of a protected natural habitat for nature, wildlife and birdlife offers families peace of mind and the reassurance that their loved ones will live on as part of something truly beautiful and teaming with life.

Oakfield Wood Wrabness - Natural Woodland Burial Ground is a beautiful and tranquil spot just a short walk from the picturesque River Stour on the Essex coastline. We offer Full / Ashes Interments in a serene, natural, and protected resting place for your loved one and an environmentally friendly, cost effective & undisturbed alternative to traditional funerals, cemeteries and graveyards.

Our woodland burial grounds are protected by the Essex Wildlife Trust and so offer permanent resting places that will forever remain completely undisturbed. Full or Ashes Interments include the planting of a Tree and a Plaque of Remembrance. For more information, please contact our friendly, compassionate team on 01255 880521 or visit: https://www.oakfieldwoodwrabness.co.uk

For the full story read the article in The Harwich and Manningtree Standard here

https://www.harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk/news/23777914.wrabness-become-home-new-green-crematorium/